Leonard Cheek
July 7, 1942 - April 26, 2023
Leonard Ray Cheek, 80, husband of Margret Zuschlag Cheek, passed away on April 26, 2023, at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born July 7, 1942, he was a son of the late Clifton Cheek and the late Lula Powell Cheek.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Sylvia Davis, Jimmy Cheek & Marshall Cheek.
In his 60's, he enrolled at Tri-County Technical College in their HVAC Program and was contracted with the military spending two years in Afghanistan installing air units. Up until his death, he was still installing and repairing units throughout Anderson.
Along with his wife of 61 years, he is survived by his son, Michael Cheek (Thomasene) and his daugther, Donna Rittenhouse; grandchildren, Tabitha Funk (Christopher), Jessica Allen (Clarence), Alvin Michael Rittenhouse, Jr. & Julia Rittenhouse (Jeremy Spencer); great-grandchildren, Piper Liedlich, Samuel Ray Spencer; brother, Tony Cheek (Wanda); sisters, June Gayle (Charles), Rachel McAlister (Philip), Diane McMahan (Billy) & Linda Gover; brother-in-law, Arnold Zuschlag, and his beloved 16 year-old miniature dachsund, Bonita.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023, in The Tribute Room of The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center, 1621 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625. Military honors will be rendered at 1:30 pm before the 2:00 pm religious service begins. Elder Martin Harbeck will officiate.
Visitation will be held prior to the service in The Maple Room of The Standard beginning at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anderson County PAWS, 1320 Highway 29S, Anderson, SC 29626.
The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center is serving the family and a message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.